Your vehicle is made up of several critical components. Take the tyres for example. Your car wouldn't be functional without them. Typically, tyres are made to last. However, they give in to poor driving conditions, bad roads, and general wear and tear over time.
Whatever the cause, you will need new tyres for your vehicle from time to time. Unfortunately, getting new car tyres isn't always straightforward. First, they come in many different types. In addition, you need to consider several essential factors to narrow down your options to the absolute best for your vehicle. The trick is in knowing simple yet critical mistakes to avoid in your selection. This guide looks into some of these mistakes.
Being Unsure Of What You Need
Thinking all tyres are the same is the first mistake you can make in your selection. Vehicle tyres are designed for specific functions and vehicle models and types. Therefore, choosing tyres meant for the wrong purpose would be costly and impractical. To avoid such, consider your driving conditions before choosing new replacement tyres for your car. For instance, do you do a lot of off-roading? Off-road tyres would be the ideal choice. On the other hand, if you mostly do highway driving, go for highway tyres for the best results.
It would also help to consider the climate when purchasing new vehicle tyres. For instance, if you live in a primarily wet region, tyres meant for wet conditions are your best bet. Similarly, if you experience hot and cold seasons, go for "all-season" tyres you can use throughout the year.
Overall, consider aspects like traction, durability, noise, comfort ride, driving conditions, etc., when selecting new tyres for your car.
Neglecting Compatibility
Checking your owner's manual before buying new tyres for your vehicle can save you from lots of compatibility issues. Size, profile, load index rating, speed rating, etc., are some of the critical tyre components designed for each vehicle. Therefore, it will save you a lot of hassle and money to check your owner's manual to ensure what you buy works best for your vehicle.
It is worth noting that most vehicles have stickers on the door jamb with such information. This can come in handy if you can't locate your owner's manual. A reputable tyre dealer can also help you identify the ideal replacement tyres for your vehicle.
Buying Specialised Tyres (Without Knowing Whether You Need Them)
Specialised tyres, especially performance tyres can be beneficial in many ways. Increased braking distance, improved grip, better handling, improved safety, reduced noise, and enhanced comfort are some of the benefits of performance tyres. However, they also tend to come at a higher cost. For instance, if you don't use your vehicle for racing, installing high-performance tyres will only be unnecessarily costly. First, you will underutilise the tyres. In addition, the tyres won't increase your vehicle's speed rating.
